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Get motivated with the 40 day challenge
Setting fitness goals is a powerful way to get motivated. With your sights set on something, you're more likely to put the effort in. Challenges are a great way to do that. Fitness challenges can be just the drive you need to kick start or...
What happens after 2 weeks no alcohol?
Ok. So, we eat salads. We pack in the protein. We drink plenty of water. We workout. We cut down on processed foods and rarely ever have takeaways. It’s all going well. Monday to Thursday, it feels pretty easy to do all the things we think are...
How to use a cross trainer
We're going to put it out there. The cross trainer is probably one of the most underrated pieces of equipment in the gym. Also called the elliptical machine, a cross trainer is a cardio machine that can help you develop your aerobic fitness. You...
How often should you go to the gym?
As we try to fit fitness into our busy lives, worrying about how much exercise we should be doing is an added stress that we don't really need. Everyone seems to ask themselves the same question: 'How often should I go to the gym?'. And it's an...
The different deadlift types
The deadlift is one of the most effective compound exercises you can do. Some trainers swear by it as one of the only movements you need to develop all-round strength and endurance. The thing about the deadlift is that it targets its focal muscle...
How deadlifts change your body
The deadlift is often hailed as the most efficient compound exercise that exists. It’s a power lift that people around the world compete to do with the heaviest weight. It works muscles you didn’t even know about. If you think that it has no place in your workout...
Exercise equipment worth investing in
We all know now, if we didn’t before, the importance of being flexible. Our lifestyles need flexibility to make it easier when things don’t go to plan. We have to adapt. This applies to fitness just as much as anything. It’s hard to fit fitness...
Can you lose a stone in a month?
When you’re on a weight-loss journey, there are a couple of metrics it’s easy to obsess over. These include the number of calories in food, the number you see on the scales, and the amount of time passed. In an ideal world, people want to see a...
The best cardio machine for weight loss
If you’re looking to lose a little bit of weight, you’ve probably started turning towards the gym as a way to help you do this. And you’re not wrong to do so. Using the gym to support your efforts is a great way to help increase that calorie deficit that you’ll need...
